Accountant

The Boston Consulting Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational consulting firm is seeking an experienced Accountant in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The successful candidate will manage financial operations, oversee supplier relations, and ensure compliance with financial policies. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in finance, preferably in a multinational setting, along with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years accounting or finance experience in a multinational environment.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier invoices, approvals, and payments in coordination with global finance.
• Support month-end and year-end closures and statutory reporting.
• Prepare cash forecasts and optimize working capital management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Job title: Accountant

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: December 01, 2025

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What You'll Do

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Accountant to join our finance team. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient financial operations across travel and expense management, supplier relations, accounting and cash forecasting.

Key Highlights

• Oversee T&E compliance, supplier onboarding, and payment processing.
• Partner globally across R2R, AP, and procurement teams.
• Manage cash forecasting, accounting, balance sheet & creditors reconciliations, and expense analytics.
• Deliver training on ChromeRiver, Coupa, and financial policies.
• Support audits, tax submissions, and BBBEE reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable & Expenses: Manage supplier invoices, approvals, and payments in coordination with global finance (GFOS). Ensure compliance with T&E policies, analyze expense data using Tableau, and maintain supplier master data and contract repositories.
• Accounting & Reporting: Support month‑end and year‑end closures, journal preparations, and reconciliations. Assist in statutory reporting, GL analysis, and asset register management.
• Cash Management: Monitor daily bank balances, prepare cash forecasts, and optimize working capital through effective treasury oversight.
• Training & Compliance: Deliver onboarding and ongoing training on ChromeRiver, Coupa, and internal finance policies. Support audit, tax, and BBBEE processes to ensure compliance and readiness.
• Collaboration & Support: Work cross‑functionally with GFOS teams in India and regional finance teams to align on best practices, resolve supplier queries, and enhance operational efficiency.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 5 years’ accounting or finance experience (preferably in a multinational environment).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
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